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Data: May 2026
Last updated: May 2026
Ch. 85›HS 8503.00

NCM 8503.00.10

Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502

Brazil import duty rates — Updated May 2026

12.6%
Import Duty (II)
6.5%
IPI
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NCM 8503.00.10 is the Brazilian tariff code for electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502. This code carries 12.6% import duty (II) and 6.5% IPI. EU-origin products in this category benefit from the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. This is one of 2 NCM codes under HS heading 8503.00.

Classification hierarchy

Ch. 85Electrical machinery and equipment; sound recorders
8503Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
8503.00Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502
8503.00.10
Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502

Official Brazilian text: De motores ou geradores das subposições 8501.10, 8501.20, 8501.31, 8501.32 ou do item 8501.40.1

Tax breakdown for NCM 8503.00.10

Import Duty (II)Imposto de Importação
12.6%
IPIExcise tax
6.5%
PIS/COFINSSocial contributions
11.75%
ICMSState VAT — varies by state
17–20%
AFRMMMaritime freight surcharge
8%
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Taxes are cascading — each applies on a different base. Use the calculator for the exact total.

Trade overview — HS 8503.00

UN Comtrade 2024

Brazil imported $430.6M of products under HS heading 8503.00 in 2024. Top suppliers:

1China
$174.1M40.4%
2USA
$60.9M14.1%
3Spain
$44.3M10.3%
4India
$35.4M8.2%
5Germany
$30.5M7.1%

Trade data is at the 6-digit HS level. See full HS 8503.00 details →

Regulatory agencies

INMETROAnatel

Products under this NCM may need pre-approval before customs clearance.

EU-Mercosur impact

Most products liberalized within 10 years. Telecom infrastructure equipment benefits significantly.

Other NCM codes under HS 8503.00

NCMDescription (PT — official)IIIPI
8503.00.90Outras14%0%Calculate →

How to import NCM 8503.00.10 into Brazil

  1. Confirm with your customs broker — NCM 8503.00.10 must exactly match your product description. Misclassification leads to fines and seizure.
  2. Calculate total cost — base import duty is 12.6%, but Brazil adds IPI (6.5%), PIS/COFINS (11.75%), ICMS (17–20%), and AFRMM (8%) on top. Use our calculator for the exact total.
  3. Get import licenses — this chapter requires clearance from INMETRO, Anatel. Apply before shipping.
  4. Choose entry port — ICMS varies by state (17–20%). Compare state rates to optimize your route.

Brazil Import Taxes Explained

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